ALLERTON GRANGE KEY STAGE FOUR
INFORMATION EVENING
OCTOBER 7TH 2009
Support for your child
At Allerton Grange we believe every child is unique and needs to be given every opportunity to fulfil their potential.
The Key Stage Four Team
Working alongside your child’s subject teachers the KS4 team provides a vital link between school and home. We aim to help
students remove obstacles placed between them and their success. As well as your child’s form tutor the team consists of the
following people
Mr John Coleman: Key Stage Four Inclusion Coordinator – colemaj08@leedslearning.net
Mrs Sarah Whittingham: Key Stage Four Student Manager – whittis01@leedslearning.net
Miss Annie Heffernan: Administrative Assistant – heffera02@leedslearning.net
Student Support Officers
Mrs Wendy Poole: poolew01@leedslearning.net
Mrs Gillian Gollop: gollopgm01@leedslearning.net
Miss Jo Head: headj01@leedslearning.net
Miss Julia Staveley: stavelj03@leedslearning.net
Mr Norman Francis: francine01@leedslearning.net
At this most vital time of your child’s education we work closely with external agencies. The key ones include:
Mrs Brenda Thompson: Aim Higher and G&T Coordinator: thompsb20@leedslearning.net
Mrs Lesley Watson Miller: Connexions: watsonl14@leedslearning.net
Mr Matthew Johnson: Prospects Careers Service: matthew.johnson@prospects.co.uk
We aim for all students in Key Stage 4 to be given a careers interview by mid way through Year 11.
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact the Key Stage Four Team. By working closely together we can help our
children achieve their potential.
John Coleman
MATHEMATICS
KS4 Maths
Specification Information
Exam
Name &
Board
Course content & assessments
AQA
GCSE
Maths (B) MODULAR
Module 1: Handling Data (18%) – including: averages, spread, tables of data, charts & diagrams and probability.
Assessment is by written exam (1 hour: first half with a calculator and second half without) – assessed for the first time in Year 10.
YEAR 11
Module 3: Number (27%) – including: basic ‘every day’ numeracy, negative numbers, rounding, fractions, decimals, percentages, factors, multiples, square numbers,
prime numbers, HCF, LCM, ratio, proportion, speed, density, graphs, indices, standard form and surds.
Assessment is by written exam (1½ hours: first half with a calculator and second half without) – assessed for the first time in Year 10.
Module 5: Algebra and Shape, Space & Measures (55%) – including: perimeter, area, surface area, volume, symmetry, angles, circle area & circumference, scale
drawing, transformations (reflection, rotation, translation, enlargement), constructions, units, algebra, Pythagoras’ Theorem, graphs, sequences, trigonometry, circle
theorems, similarity and congruence.
Assessment is by 2 written exams (1¼ hours each: one with a calculator and one without) that are about a week apart in June of Year 11.
NB. There is no longer any coursework for GSCE Mathematics – previously modules 2 & 4
There is the option to re-take the Module 1 exam (March) and Module 3 exam (November) during Year 11 and the maths team will offer extra lessons after school.
For a student to achieve his/her GCSE target it is ESSENTIAL that a student’s combined grade for Module 1 & Module 3 is at least at the standard of his/her
GCSE target before sitting Module 5.
Students that struggle to access the GCSE course and/or are at risk of not attaining a grade will be entered for the AQA Adult Numeracy Entry Level qualification at
Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3.
Students in sets 11S5, 11S6 and 11Y1 will be entered for the Linear assessments – see Year 10 information below.
YEAR 10
AQA
GCSE
Maths (A) LINEAR
The Linear course contains all of the content of the Modular course (above) and is structured in a similar way: Number then Handling Data in Year 10; Algebra and
Shape, Space & Measures in Year 11. Each student will complete termly internal assessments to monitor his/her progress; however, the external assessment for all
content is at the end of the course.
Assessment is by 2 written exams (1½ hours each: one with a calculator and one without) that are about a week apart in June of Year 11.
Students in 10A1 and 10G1 will complete the GCSE linear course by June of Year 10 and then depending on results should progress to AS-level Mathematics or use the
time for other subjects. Students could re-sit the linear course if desired/needed in November/June of Year 11.
Top 5 websites:
1. www.aqa.org.uk – exam board website (for specifications, past papers, exam dates, etc.)
2 www.mymaths.co.uk – online lessons, homework, revision and games (each student has their own login details)
3. www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths - popular GCSE revision website
4. www.nrich.maths.org – challenging problems
5. www.10ticks.co.uk – puzzles and games
In maths pupils will:
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Solve problems, think logically, think creatively, work in a group, work independently, carry out research, and apply the maths to their daily life and the wider world of work.
It is essential that students are comfortable with their ‘tools of the trade’ and so they are expected to arrive at every lesson (and of course exams) with their own equipment:
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Pen (it is recommend to have spares), pencils, ruler, rubber & sharpener.
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Pair of compasses & protractor.
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Scientific Calculator (we recommend the Casio fx-82ES model).
ENGLISH &
MEDIA STUDIES
KS4 English
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
GCSE English
GCSE English Literature
GCSE Media Studies
English and English Literature both use
the Welsh (WJEC) board .
Course content & assessments
English:
Four pieces of coursework required:
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Original Writing 1 - writing to explore, imagine, entertain OR inform, explain, describe
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Original Writing 2 - writing to, argue, persuade, advise OR analyse, review, comment
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Shakespeare
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Poetry from other Cultures
www.wjec.co.uk
Three speaking and listening assessments, including individual, pair and group work.
Media Studies use the AQA exam
board.
2 Examinations
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Paper 1 includes reading – a prose extract and two writing tasks – a descriptive and a narrative piece of writing
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Paper 2 includes reading – 2 non-fiction texts and two writing tasks – argue/persuade/advise and analyse/review/comment
www.aqa.org.uk
English Literature:
Three pieces of coursework required:
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Pre 1900 prose
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Pre 1900 poetry
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Shakespeare (this can be the same piece as for the English folder)
1 Examination – divided up into 3 sections: a novel, a modern play and unseen poetry.
Media Studies:
Three Pieces of coursework required:
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2 shorter sections that both include a theoretical analysis of specific media and a practical production on a similar theme
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1 longer practical production project that is completed in small groups.
1 Examination (controlled test) using a pre-seen paper on a specific area of the media.
Top 5 useful websites:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/english_literature/
http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/
http://www.englishbiz.co.uk/
http://www.gcse.com/english/
Useful books:
The CGP revision guides are very good and they also publish specific guides for the WJEC board. The books are available via the CGP website on: http://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/
York Notes are also very good revision guides, particularly for English Literature. They are published for the specific text your child is studying and are best found at www.amazon.co.uk
Other Information and support opportunities available:
A targeted revision workshop by a chief examiner of the Welsh Board.
What can pupils/parents do to enhance and reinforce learning at home and at school?
Encourage private reading in any form including novels, newspapers and magazines.
Check their child’s planner to see when coursework deadlines are due and encourage them to meet these deadlines.
SCIENCE
KS4 Science
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
GCSE Biology (AQA)
Course content & assessments
1a - Human Biology
1b -Evolution and the Environment
2- Cells, Osmosis, Photosynthesis, Food chains, Carbon cycle, Enzymes, Respiration, Homeostasis, Cell division and Inheritance
3 -Transpiration, Blood and circulation, Kidneys, Anaerobic Respiration, and Microbes
GCSE Chemistry (AQA)
1a -Products from rocks
1b - Oils, Earth and Atmosphere
2 - Atomic structure, Bonding, Metals, Smart materials, Moles, Rates of reaction and Industrial processes
3 - Classifying elements, Acids and bases, Solubility, and Testing for metals
GCSE Physics (AQA)
1a - Energy and electricity
1b -Radiation and the Universe
2 - Forces, Energy, Charge, Electricity and Radioactivity
3 -Moments, Space, Light, and Electromagnetics
This is a coursework based course and covers the following
Biology – Classification, ecosystems, DNA, diseases, and homeostasis
Chemistry - Atomic structure, bonding, endothermic and exothermic reactions, organic compounds, and human activities and the environment
Physics – Energy, ionising radiation, waves, electricity, and the solar system
BTEC
Top 3 useful websites:
www.aqa.co.uk
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/
http://www.skoool.com/demo/
Useful books:
Collins AQA Science GCSE
GCSE AQA books (available from school)
Other Information:
Science is a very diverse subject, with many strands and applications. It will encourage pupils to become:
Independent thinkers
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Computer literate
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Good team players
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Good problem solvers
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Socially aware
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Environmentally aware
as well as a knowledge of how the world works.
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Religious Studies –Philosophy and Ethics (compulsory)
All students take RS for 1 hour a week and follow a GCSE Short Course in Philosophy and Ethics through a course called ‘Religion and Life’. Some will take this course over 2
years. Others will complete this in 1 year and then have the option to ‘top-up’ to a Full Course GCSE by following the ‘Religion and Society’ course.
Students study philosophical arguments such as religious and scientific beliefs about the creation of the world, and arguments for and against the existence of God. They will
also study ethical issues such as the problems surrounding IVF; assisted suicide and animal testing; prejudice and discrimination, world poverty; war and the environment and
the existence of good and evil in the world.
This GCSE course is taught by a dedicated team of specialist staff. Results are always of a high standard with many of our students achieving their highest GCSE grade from RS.
This GCSE is 100% examination. Edexcel – Religion and Life/Religion and Society
Contact for further information: Mrs G. Turner-Lindley
Religious Studies –World Religions – (Single GCSE)
Students who opt for this course will choose four units of work covering some of the following: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism. Topics covered include
beliefs, values, practices, rites of passage, family life, life and death, worship, community, morality and ethics, all studied from the point of view of the religions chosen. They will
study the key beliefs and practices of these religions in the first year. In the second year they will apply their knowledge to ethical issues such as the role of women, prejudice
and equality, the environment, and marriage and family within the religions chosen
This GCSE is totally different to the compulsory Philosophy and Ethics GCSE (compulsory) and will suit students who would like to extend their studies of religion and who prefer
to discuss religious practices and beliefs as well as looking at ethical issues. Living in such a multi-cultural society this qualification is highly regarded by employers. Examples of
careers in which this would be a useful qualification are in medicine, law, the media and any career which involves working with the public.
This GCSE course is very popular amongst our students and is taught by a dedicated team of specialist staff. Results are always of a high standard with many of our students
achieving their highest GCSE grade from RS.
This GCSE is 100% examination – OCR World Religions
Contact for further information: Mrs G Turner-Lindley
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
KS4 PE
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
Course content & assessments
Core Physical Education Years 10 &
11
The PE curriculum in Years 10 and 11 is still a compulsory part of the curriculum. There is a degree of choice over which programme of
activities our students follow. Students will have the opportunity to opt into an award subject where they may gain a qualification in First Aid,
Level 1 Sports Leadership or Dance Leadership.
Activities available include Football, Rugby, Netball, Step Aerobics and body conditioning, Fitness training (in our on-site fitness suite),
Trampolining, Hockey, Climbing (using our on-site climbing wall), Badminton, Rounders and Softball. Liaisons with outside agencies will
hopefully allow for alternative activities such as boxing and pilates to be provided.
GCSE Physical Education
This is an optional subject that allows students to explore both practical and theoretical elements of sport and physical activity. There are
generally 3 timetabled hours a week for this course
http://www.aqa.org.uk
Students will gain at least 1 GCSE grade but there is an option to be entered for a double award (2 GCSE grades) if an individual has
sufficient practical grades and has made appropriate progress within the theory element of the course.
Practical assessment is in a range of individual and team sports and activities, in a range of roles from performer through to coach and
official. The best 4 grades gives each student a practical mark that can be worth 60% of the final grade in the single award. Students hoping
to gain a double award will need to have committed themselves to extra-curricular sport as they need 8 assessed activities.
If a student follows the single award they will have a single final examination worth 40% of the final grade at the end of the course. The
double award would have an additional exam as well Both will explore their knowledge on subjects that have been covered in the theory
lessons.
The theory elements include:
Health, fitness and active lifestyle; Training; Diet; Injury; School influences on sport; Cultural and social aspects of sport; Media; Sponsorship;
The demands of physical performance; Opportunities and pathways in sport.
BTEC First Sport
http://www.edexcel.org.uk
This is an optional subject that explores many elements of sport, the main difference form GCSE is that this course is entirely coursework
based with no final exam. BTEC content is more work-related and the methods of assessment are more flexible to suit the individual. There
are generally 6 timetabled hours a week for this course.
Depending on the progress of the individual student throughout the course they will either achieve..
 BTEC First Certificate in Sport which is the equivalent of 2 GCSE’s at minimum grade C (if 3 units are completed) OR
 BTEC First Diploma in Sport which is the equivalent of 4 GCSE’s at minimum grade C (if 6 units are completed)
BTEC is marked as Pass, Merit and Distinction for each unit which leads to an overall classification at one of these levels.
The units they will study will include..
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Body in Sport
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Health, Safety and Injury
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Sport Psychology
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Practical Sport
HISTORY
KS4 History
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
History B (modern world history)
www.aqa.org.uk
Course content & assessments
YEAR 10
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Peacemaking 1918 - 1919 and the League of Nations
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Hitler’s foreign policy and the origins of the Second World War
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The Origins of the Cold War 1945 - 1955
YEAR 11
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Visit name
Ypres World War I sites Belgium
The Roaring 20s: USA, 1919 - 1929
Hitler’s Germany, 1929 – 1939
Depression and the New Deal: USA, 1929 – 1941
The British People in War :Coursework
Purpose
Visit scenes of battles, war
graves and “experience” the
trenches
Visits
Year group
10
Top 5 useful websites:
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/
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www.schoolshistory.co.uk
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www.spartucus.schoolnet.co.uk
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www.channel4.com/history/
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www.historygcse.org
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www.johndclare,net
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www.aqa.org.uk
Useful resources just some examples:
GCSE revision guides available in bookshops and from school
Any appropriate factual or fictional book set in the era e.g. Robert Harris “Fatherland” for Nazi Germany
Films: “All Quiet on the Western Front” for WWI
Plays: John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” for USA in 1930’s
Museums: Eden camp near Malton, Imperial war Museum (London is the better one)
Family and friends can help with evacuation coursework and the impact of TV in the 1960’ and 1970’s on the Vietnam war
Any queries please contact Mr Bennett. Email – bennetca02@leedslearning.net
Date
t.b.c.
Cost
Approx £120 but can vary
dependent on numbers etc
GEOGRAPHY
KS4
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
Edexcel B
Course content
Unit 1: Dynamic Planet. Involves the study of Volcanoes and Earthquakes, Ecosystems, the Hydrological Cycle, Weather & Climate, Rivers
and Oceans
Unit 2: People and the Planet. Involves studying the human aspects of Geography. Topics such as Population Change, Migration,
Development Issues, Trade and Aid
Unit 3: Making Geographical Decisions. A Decision-Making Paper which involves using information provided to solve a specific problem.
Unit 4: Researching Geography. The Controlled Assessment using data collected in the field.
Assessment
Year 10: 2 one-hour tiered exams in the June (unit 1 and unit 3). Worth 50%of the GCSE in total.
Year 11: Submission of the Controlled Assessment (unit 4) and 1 one-hour tiered exam in the summer (unit 2).
Controlled Assessment
Students will collect data in the field to help them to complete this aspect of the course. Students attend a residential field visit (usually to the
Lake District) to collect this data. The finished piece of work is put together during lesson time under controlled measures in the classroom.
Visits
Purpose
Year group
Date
Cost
3 days to conduct a river study
10
Week Beginning: 14/06/2010
£80 approx
Visit name
Lake District Residential
Top 5 useful websites:
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http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/geography/b/Pages/default.aspx
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/
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http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/gcse/index.html
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http://www.geographyalltheway.com/igcse_geography.htm
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http://www.juicygeography.co.uk/
Other Information:
Geography will encourage your child to become–
Good communicators
Spatially aware
Socially and environmentally aware
Problem solvers
Good team players
Computer literate
Well rounded, flexible thinkers
Through undertaking activities such as:
 Writing a concise report
 Handling data
 Asking questions and finding the answers
 Making decisions about an issue
 Analysing material
 Managing themselves, solving problems and by being Independent thinkers
For further information please contact Miss Katy Williams. Email address – williak11@leedslearning.net
Business Studies
KS4 BTEC Introductory Certificate/Diploma
Specification Information
National Certificate in Business
(Level 2)
This course provides a broad introduction to the Business sector particularly in retail and administration
whilst helping you to develop personal skills you would need to find work in the business sector. For
certificate level you will need to study four units and for the diploma level you will need to study eight units.
Some of the units you will study include:
Starting Work in Business, Retail and Administration,
Introducing Customer Services,
Financial Management,
Communicating Effectively at Work
Ensuring Personal Health and Safety.
Coursework
You will be expected to produce a portfolio of work is made up of a range of evidence that you will produce
over the two years. The methods used to collect this evidence can be tailored to your individual needs as a
number of for example assignments, photographs, videos, work placement diaries and presentations. The
certificate level is equivalent to two GCSE grades D – G whilst the diploma is equivalent to four GCSE D-G
grades.
Visits
Visit name
Purpose
Year group
TBA
Top 5 useful websites:
www.businessstudiesonline.co.uk
www.bized.co.uk
www.thetimes100.co.uk
www.tutor2u.net
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/business
Useful books:
Hough et al – Business OCR National Level 2. Heinemann
Other Information and support opportunities available:
Students are expected to attend after school lessons to improve assessments.
Business studies will encourage your child to become:
A good communicator
Socially and economically aware
A problem solver
A team players
Computer literate
Well rounded, flexible thinkers
What can pupils/parents do to enhance and reinforce learning at home and at school?
Meet deadlines
Encourage you child to present their work in paragraphs, with the correct use of spellings, punctuation and grammar
Read through your child’s work to ensure that the above has been achieved
Encourage your child to undertake thorough research of their chosen business
Date
Cost
BTEC First
Certificate and
BTEC First Diploma
in Business
(Edexcel)
Coursework
KS4 BTEC Business
Specification Information
This course provides a more practical, real-world approach to learning and skills development alongside a key theoretical background.
Students taking the BTEC First Certificate study one core unit and two specialist units and students taking the BTEC First Diploma study three core units and
three specialist units.
Core units:
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Unit 1: Exploring Business Purposes
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Unit 2: Developing Customer Relations
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Unit 3: Investigating Financial Control
Specialist units
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Unit 4: Business Communication
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Unit 5: People in Organisations
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Unit 6: Providing Business and Administrative Support
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Unit 7: Personal Selling
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Unit 8: Business Online
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Unit 9: Exploring Business Enterprise
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Unit 10: Staring a Small Business
This course is assessed by coursework only. Each assessment is designed by the teacher to cover specified outcomes which are needed to achieve a pass,
merit or distinction grade. In order for students to achieve a pass grade they must ensure that all pass criteria has been met In most cases there are four pass
criteria’s to meet. To achieve a merit and distinction grades, students need to show that they can give a higher level of responses therefore including analysis
and evaluation. The quality of depth and detail will determine the level of achievement within a pass, merit or distinction. The BTEC First Certificate is
equivalent to two GCSE grades * A-C and The BTEC First Diploma id equivalent to four GCSE grades *A-C
Top 5 useful websites:
www.businessstudiesonline.co.uk
www.bized.co.uk
www.thetimes100.co.uk
www.tutor2u.net
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/business
Useful books:
Canwell and Sutherland – BTEC First Business – Nelson Thornes
Carysforth and Neild – BTEC First 2nd Edition Business – Heinemann
Other Information and support opportunities available:
There are number of classes that run after school to ensure that your child also has individual support, and opportunities to take part in enterprising activities.
Business studies will encourage your child to become:
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A good communicator & Socially and economically aware
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A problem solver, a team player, well rounded, flexible thinkers
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Apart from the developing key skills, students will also improve their analysis and evaluation skills.
What can students parents do to enhance and reinforce learning at home and at school?
Meet deadlines and encourage you child to present their work in paragraphs, demonstrating depth and detail.
Check your childs work for correct use of spellings, punctuation and grammar
Encourage your child to meet all the pass criteria, before moving onto the merit or distinction criteria.
Encourage your child to undertake thorough research of their chosen business
Encourage your child to complete all work placement booklet, which will support their learning of businesses in the real world.
DRAMA
KS4 Drama
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
AQA GCSE Drama 3241/C
www.aqa.org.uk
Course content & assessments
YEAR 11
How Does the Course Work?
60% Coursework
40% Written Examination
The course comprises practical coursework modules and a final written examination.
During Year 10 students learn a variety of performance and technical skills. They then choose which areas to be assessed on for their Year 11
coursework. Options available include Acting, Devised Thematic Work for Performance, Improvisation, Dance Drama, Lighting, Sound, Costume and
Stage Management. A full list of options can be found in the on-line specification at AQA’s website.
How Is Your Work Assessed?
For each piece of coursework, there are three elements:
a)
b)
c)
A Part 1 Essay. This is 500 words long and compares the piece of drama you have been working on with another piece of drama. This is
marked out of 10.
The rehearsal process. You are marked on your ideas, effort and contribution to your group’s piece of drama. Part of this mark is also for an
evaluation of the work after you have performed it. This is marked out of 20.
Your final performance. This is marked out of 30.
The final mark for each coursework module is out of 60.
AQA GCSE Drama 4240
Written Exam
In the exam you have to answer two essay questions. One is on the set text which you will have studied. This year’s set text is Peter Hall’s
adaptation of George Orwell’s “Animal Farm”. The other is about live theatre productions which you have been to see during the course.
YEAR 10
How Does the Course Work?
60% practical coursework
40% written exam
The course allows student the freedom to explore a range of drama tic and technical skills through coursework modules, from options including Acting,
Physical Theatre, Lighting and Sound. A full list of options can be found in the on-line specification at AQA’s website.
How is Your Work Assessed?
For each Controlled Assessment Option, you are assessed on the Creative Process and Understanding of Skills Development. This is marked out of
15. Your Final Performance/Technical Presentation is marked out of 45. Two Controlled Assessments will be submitted, giving a final mark of 120.
Written Exam
In the exam you must answer questions from two sections. Section A is compulsory and consists of four short answer sections on practical
work completed during the course. Students may then choose to answer a longer essay style question, from either Section B on Study and
Performance of a Scripted Play or Section C: Study of a Live Theatre Production.
You may enter for the exam at the end of Year 10.
Why Study GCSE Drama?
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Excellent A-C Pass Rate
Consistently ranked in top 4 GCSE subjects at Allerton Grange
Skilled teaching staff
Wide variety of practical options available, from Scripted Work to Theatre In Education to Lighting, Sound and Stage Management.
3 hours a week of practical, active work – not behind a desk!
Gives you the self confidence, communication and interpersonal skills to prepare you for a wide range of different types of employment.
How can parents help?
Students learn a great deal from seeing live theatre performances. We run trips to local theatres throughout the course and often arrange for theatre
companies to visit the school and work with the students. Parents can help to reinforce this by taking their children to see live theatre whenever
possible!
For further information please contact: Mr Ceri Jones (jonesc04@leedslearning.net) 0r Mr John Hasselgreen (hasselj01@leedslearning.net)
MUSIC
KS4 BTEC Music
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
Course content & assessments
Edexcel Level 2 BTEC
first Diploma in Music
Course content
Students must study a total of six units. The core units are compulsory and we choose four specialist units. The choice depends on the experience and interests of each
student, the teaching group as a whole and any available resources.
BTEC music is a vocational course and all units of work and assignments are based on practical music situations.
Two core units
• Planning and Creating a Music Product
• Exploring the Music Profession
Select four specialist units
• Solo Musical Performance
• Exploring Musical Composition
• Developing as a Musical Performer
• Working as a Musical Ensemble
• Introducing DJ Technology
• Rehearsal Techniques for Musicians
• Producing a Musical Recording
• Understanding Music
• Exploring Computer Systems Used by Musicians
• Exploring Musical Improvisation
• The Musical World
• Exploring an Area of Music
Assessment
Students are given assignments to demonstrate what they can do. These will match the units that have been studied. Each assignment enables students to gain a pass, a
merit or a distinction. Students can redo assignments in order to achieve at a higher level. Each unit shows exactly what a student needs to do to gain a pass and to
progress higher to merit or Distinction level. Students work on assignments throughout the course. There is no examination at the end of Year 11
BTEC students should listen to as much music as possible and go to gigs, shows and concerts.
Reading any Music media publications will be helpful to gain an insight into the music business. Web based research, the ability to use computers and having an understanding of MP3 technology is
very useful.
Other Information:
Students need to make sure that they do regular instrument or vocal practice to develop playing and performance skills.
Reason and Garage Band software are both excellent composing and arranging. We use Apple Mac computers in the CLC for all composing, arranging and Music data handling/processing. The Music
Department has two sets of Macbook Pro computers for student use.
Sibelius music software is expensive but a student edition can be purchased at £99. It is excellent for score writing.
The CLC recording studio can be booked for any student Composition work or Performance recording.
The Music Department is open from 3.00 until 4.30 on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays for students to rehearse or to complete assignment work.
KS4 GCSE Music
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
Course content & assessments
AQA Music 4270
There are five areas of study for all of the units.
AoS1 Rhythm and Metre
AoS2 Harmony and Tonality
AoS3 Texture and Melody
2)
Popular Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries
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Blues
Popular music of the 1960s
Rock music, R'n'B, Hip-Hop
Music theatre
Film music
3)
World Music
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o
Music of the Caribbean
Music of Africa
Music of India
AoS4 Timbre and Dynamics
AoS5 Structure and Form
These are explored through three strands.
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The Western Classical Tradition
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Baroque orchestral music
The concerto
Music for voices
Chamber music
The sonata
Assessment has four units.
Unit 1: Listening to and Appraising Music
Unit 3: Performing Music
20% 1 hour written examination
80 marks Externally assessed
40% Controlled Assessment
60 marks Internally assessed and externally moderated.
Candidates offer one individual performance (acoustic or technology-based) and one group
performance. The recordings can be made at any time during the course.
Candidates explore 5 Areas of Study through 3 strands of learning.
Assessment is through a terminal examination marked by AQA examiners. Candidates respond
to questions based on short musical excerpts drawing on music from all five Areas of Study.
Recorded excerpts of music are provided on a CD. There will be objective tests, structured
responses and extended response questions.
Unit 2: Composing and Appraising Music
20% Up to 20 hours Supervised Time for the composition and 2 hours Controlled Time for the
appraisal
40 marks Externally assessed
Unit 4: Composing Music
20% 25 hours Controlled Assessment
30 marks Internally assessed and externally moderated Candidates compose one piece of music
which explores two or more of the 5 Areas of Study in any style or genre of the candidate's
choosing.
A. Candidates compose one piece of music which explores two or more of the five Areas of
Study and links to one of the 3 strands announced annually by AQA (10%),
B. Candidates appraise the process and outcome (10%)
Useful books:
Rhinegold Publications produce some very useful student guides
CGP Music AQA Areas of Study and Music core content are really useful books
Other Information:
Music students should listen to as much music as possible and go to gigs, shows and concerts.
Reading any Music media publications will be helpful to gain an insight into the music business. Web based research, the ability to use computers and having an understanding of MP3
technology is very useful
Other Information:
Students need to make sure that they do regular instrument or vocal practice to develop playing and performance skills.
Reason and Garage Band software are both excellent composing and arranging. We use Apple Mac computers in the CLC for all composing, arranging and Music data
handling/processing. The Music Department has two sets of Macbook Pro computers for student use.
Sibelius music software is expensive but a student edition can be purchased at £99. It is excellent for score writing.
The CLC recording studio can be booked for any student Composition work or Performance recording.
The Music Department is open from 3.00 until 4.30 on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays for students to rehearse or to complete assignment work.
ICT
KS4 ICT
Specification Information
OCR Nationals
Course content & assessments
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http://www.ocr.org
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Develop learner's knowledge and understanding of the Information and Communication Technology sector
Develop learner's skills, knowledge and understanding in contexts that are directly relevant to employment situations, thereby enhancing their
employability within the Information and Communication Technology sector
Develop learner's ability to work autonomously and effectively in an Information and Communication Technology context
Enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding in specialist areas of Information and Communication Technology, and demonstrate the
skills needed to participate in the operation and development of ICT specific or ICT non-specific business organisations
Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that learners will need to access further or higher
education programmes or occupational training on a full-time or part-time basis
Encourage progression by assisting in the development of skills, knowledge and understanding that learners will need to enter employment or enhance
their current employment status
Promote interaction between employers, centres and learners by relating teaching and assessment to real organisations.
All units are centre-assessed and externally moderated by OCR. There are no timetabled exams for this qualification; candidates may complete units at a time
that suits the centre. The full award and units from this qualification are graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Units Covered (Single)
Unit 1 – Skills for Business - In this unit students develop their ICT skills in all Microsoft software packages. They will learn how to collect reliable information and
how to organise their work effectively.
Unit 21 – Animation – In this unit students are introduced to animation, they research what animation is and how and why it is used. They design and make a
suitable animation to advertise a product on the web.
Units Covered (Double)
Unit 1 – Skills for Business - In this unit students develop their ICT skills in all Microsoft software packages. They will learn how to collect reliable information and
how to organise their work effectively.
Unit 21 – Animation – In this unit students are introduced to animation, they research what animation is and how and why it is used. They design and make a
suitable animation to advertise a product on the web.
Unit 4 - Multimedia – Students will be introduced to multimedia, they will research different uses and discover what makes a good interactive multi media. They
will design/develop and create their own multimedia for a specific purpose.
Unit 20 – Graphics for the web – Students will research how graphics are used on the web. They will design/create and develop their own graphics for a website
and then create the website to display their Graphics.
Top 5 useful websites:
www.teach-ict.com
www.bbc.co.uk
www.leedslearning.net
Other Information and support opportunities available:
Catch up sessions after school are arranged with teachers throughout the year. The Virtual Learning Environment is set up to allow students to direct their own time inside and outside
of lessons.
What can pupils/parents do to enhance and reinforce learning at home and at school?
Encourage Students to work independently for at least 1hr per week.
GERMAN
Year 10 German
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
AQA Specification A
Course content & assessments
There are four themes :
www.aqa.org.uk
Students will need to submit two pieces of written coursework completed in class over the course of the two years. They will also be required
to submit two speaking assessments conducted by their teacher, one of which recorded. Their reading and listening skills will be tested in their
final examination in Year 11. For these exams they may be entered at either Foundation or Higher tier. The different components of the
course are worth the following:Speaking 30%
Visit name
The German Exchange
Writing 30%
Purpose
To acquire cultural and linguistic
enhancement and to maintain
established links with our partner
school in Dortmund
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lifestyle
Leisure
Home and Environment
Work and Education
Reading 20%
Listening 20%
Visits
Year group
8, 9 & 10
Date
2010
Cost
TBA
Top 5 useful websites:
1. www.linguastars.com (Login and Password details can be obtained from your German teacher)
2. www.gutlanguageskills.com (free outside of school hours)
3. www.suttonhighmfl.110mb.com
4. www.yjc.org.uk
5. www.sunderlandschools.org/mfl-sunderland
Useful books:
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Malvern Language Guides
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Success at C / A (A pack of photocopiable resources available from school at a nominal cost)
What can pupils/parents do to enhance and reinforce learning at home and at school?
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You can help your child learn new vocabulary by testing them regularly at home, especially when they have a vocabulary test or end of unit assessment due.
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We recommend the Oxford School German/English dictionary for use at home to support homework tasks
Year 11 German
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
AQA Specification A
www.aqa.org.uk
Visit name
The German Exchange
Course content & assessments
There are four themes :
1.
5.
6.
7.
My World
Holiday time and travel
Work and Lifestyle
The Young Person in Society
Students will do in-class assessments in the four language skills throughout the course in addition to more formal assessments in the summer
term of Year 10 and the Trial Examination in Year 11.
From February half-term until May in Year 11 students will follow a structured revision programme which will include past examination paper
practise and practise speaking tests. A minimum of 3 pieces of coursework will be written in class and will be supervised by the teacher.
For the Speaking Exam, students will have a Speaking Test booklet containing questions for which they will prepare answers. These will be
corrected by the teacher and practised in class and with the German Assistant. In addition to this they must prepare a short presentation which
they will learn by heart.
Visits
Purpose
Year group
Date
Cost
To acquire cultural and linguistic
8, 9 & 10
2010
TBA
enhancement and to maintain
established links with our partner
school in Dortmund
Top 5 useful websites:
6. www.linguastars.com (Login and Password details can be obtained from your German teacher)
7. www.gutlanguageskills.com (free outside of school hours)
8. www.suttonhighmfl.110mb.com
9. www.yjc.org.uk
10. www.sunderlandschools.org/mfl-sunderland
Useful books:
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Malvern Language Guides
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Success at C / A (A pack of photocopiable resources available from school at a nominal cost)
What can pupils/parents do to enhance and reinforce learning at home and at school?
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You can help your child learn new vocabulary by testing them regularly at home, especially when they have a vocabulary test or end of unit assessment due. You can also
test them on their conversation questions.
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We recommend the Oxford School German/English dictionary for use at home to support homework tasks
SPANISH
Year 10 Spanish
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
Course content & assessments
AQA Specification A
www.aqa.org.uk
There are four themes: 1. – Lifestyle
2. – Leisure
3. – Home and Environment
4. – Work and Education
Students will need to submit two pieces of written coursework, completed in class over the course of the two years. They will also be required
to submit two speaking assessments conducted by their teacher, one of which will be recorded. Their reading and listening skills will be
tested in the final examination in Year 11. For these exams they may be entered at either Foundation or Higher tier. The different
components of the course are worth the following:
Speaking – 30%
Visit name
The Spanish Exchange
Purpose
To acquire cultural and linguistic
enhancement and to maintain
established links with Duque de
Rivas in Madrid.
Writing – 30%
Listening – 20%
Reading – 20%
Year group
Date
Cost
9, 10,11
February, 2010
To be announced
useful websites:
1. mflgames.co.uk
2. oye.languageskills.co.uk
3. bbc.co.uk/schools/ks4bitesize
4. linguascope.com
Useful books:
A bi-lingual Spanish/English dictionary (Oxford or Collins)
AQA study guide for Spanish GCSE
What can pupils/parents do to enhance and reinforce learning at home and at school?
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Check that deadlines for homework are being met.
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You can test your child on vocabulary, especially if they have a test.
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Encourage student to speak with his/her teacher if problems occur.
Year 11 Spanish
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
Course content & assessments
AQA Specification A
There are four themes: 1. – My world
2. – Holiday time and travel
3. – Work and lifestyle
4. – The Young person in society
www.aqa.org.uk
Students will do in-class assessments in the language skills throughout the course in addition to more formal assessments in the summer
term in year 10 and the trial examination in Year 11. From February half-term until May in Year 11 students will follow a structured revision
programme which will include practice with past examination papers and practice speaking tests. A minimum of three pieces of coursework
will be written in class and will be supervised by the teacher. Students will also prepare for the speaking test by using the Spanish
curriculum area preparation/revision booklet Habla español which they will use in class with both their teacher and with the Spanish
Assistant. This can also be downloaded from the AGS website.
Visits
Visit name
Purpose
The Spanish Exchange
To acquire cultural and linguistic
enhancement and to maintain
established links with Duque de Rivas in
Madrid.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Year group
Date
Cost
9, 10,11
February, 2010
To be announced
Useful Websites:
mflgames.co.uk
oye.languageskills.co.uk
bbc.co.uk/schools/ks4bitesize
linguascope.com
Useful books:
A bi-lingual Spanish/English dictionary (Oxford or Collins)
AQA study guide for Spanish GCSE
What can pupils/parents do to enhance and reinforce learning at home and at school?
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Check that deadlines for homework and course work are being met
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Practise asking questions in the Habla español preparation booklet for speaking test
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Encourage student to speak with his/her teacher if problems occur
FRENCH
Exam Name & Board
AQA French A 3651
aqa.org.uk
KS4 French for Year 11
Specification Information
Course content & assessments Year 11
There are four themes: 1. – My world
2. – Holiday time and travel
3. – Work and lifestyle
4. – The Young person in society
Students will do in-class assessments in the language skills throughout the course in addition to more formal assessments in the summer term
in year 10 and the trial examination in Year 11. From February half-term until May in Year 11 students will follow a structured revision
programme which will include practice with past examination papers and practice speaking tests. A minimum of three pieces of coursework will
be written in class and will be supervised by the teacher. Students will also prepare for the Speaking Test by using the French curriculum area
preparation/revision booklet which they will use in class with both their teacher and with the French Assistant. This will be available to be
downloaded from the AGS website.
Support classes will be offered after school.
Each of the skills-Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Written Coursework -represent 25% of the final mark
Visit name
Exchange to Lille
Activities arranged by CLC
e,g,The Hotel experience and
Revision sessions
Purpose
First hand experience of French
language and culture and to form
ongoing relationships with
French students
T0 use language in real contexts
Visits
Year group
10 and 11
This is particularly relevant to
students of French but all
students are welcome
Practise in small groups for the
exams
Useful websites:
http//www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/french
http//meteodesecoles.org
mflgames.co.uk
linguascope.com
Useful books:
AQA study Guide for GCSE French contains full details of the Specification.
Study Guides by CGP, Lonsdale, Malvern.
CGP Revision Book for AQA French
A bilingual dictionary French/English (Oxford or Collins)
What can pupils/parents do to enhance and reinforce learning at home and at school?
Check that deadlines are met for oral and written Coursework.
Practise oral questions with child.
Supervise homework
Encourage child to seek help from the teacher if they are finding work difficult.
Contact school as soon as problems occur.
Stress to child that plagiarism and the use of translation sites are not acceptable practice and will be sanctioned.
Date
To be announced
To be announced
Easter Holidays
Cost
?
KS4 French for Year 10
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
AQA Specification A
www.aqa.org.uk
Course content & assessments Year 10
There are four themes: 1. – Lifestyle
2. – Leisure
3. – Home and Environment
4. – Work and Education
Students will need to submit two pieces of written coursework, completed in class over the course of the two years. They will also be required to submit two
speaking assessments conducted by their teacher, one of which will be recorded. Their reading and listening skills will be tested in the final examination in Year
11. For these exams they may be entered at either Foundation or Higher tier. The different components of the course are worth the following:
Speaking – 30%
Visit name
Exchange to Lille
Activities arranged by CLC
e,g,The Hotel experience and
Revision sessions
Writing – 30%
Purpose
First hand experience of French
language and culture and to form
ongoing relationships with
French students
T0 use language in real contexts
Listening – 20%
Visits
Year group
10 and 11
This is particularly relevant to
students of French but all
students are welcome
Reading – 20%
Date
To be announced
Practise in small groups for the
exams
Top 5 useful websites:
http//www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/french
http//meteodesecoles.org
mflgames.co.uk
linguascope.com
Useful books:
AQA study Guide for GCSE French contains full details of the Specification.
Study Guides by CGP, Lonsdale, Malvern.
CGP Revision Book for AQA French
A bilingual dictionary French/English (Oxford or Collins)
What can pupils/parents do to enhance and reinforce learning at home and at school?
Check that deadlines are met for oral and written Coursework.
Practise oral questions with child.
Supervise homework
Encourage child to seek help from the teacher if they are finding work difficult.
Contact school as soon as problems occur.
Stress to child that plagiarism and the use of translation sites are not acceptable practice and will be sanctioned.
To be announced
Easter Holidays
Cost
PANJABI
KS4 Panjabi
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
AQA GCSE Specification
Course content & assessments
There are four themes :
www.aqa.org.uk
Students will do in-class assessments in the four language skills throughout the course in addition to more formal assessments in the summer
term of Year 10 and the Trial Examination in Year 11.
From February half-term until May in Year 11 students will follow a structured revision programme which will include past examination paper
practice and practice speaking tests.
For the Speaking Exam, students will have a Speaking Test booklet containing questions for which they will prepare answers. These will be
corrected by the teacher and practised in class. In addition to this they must prepare a short presentation which they will learn by heart.
1.
Life style
8. Leisure
9. Home and Environment
10. Work and Education
Top 5 useful websites:
11. http://www.learnpunjabi.org/intro1.asp
12. http://www.maa.com.au/
13. http://www.5abi.com/5ratan/
14. http://www.learnpunjabi.org/
15. http://www.punjabonline.com/servlet/library.language
Useful books:
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G.C.S.E. Panjabi – Reading by J.S. Nagra
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G.C.S.E. Panjabi – Speaking by J.S. Nagra
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G.C.S.E. Panjabi – Writing by J.S. Nagra
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G.C.S.E. Panjabi – Model Papers by J.S. Nagra
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A Practical Guide to G.C.S.E. by Naresh Chandla
What can pupils/parents do to enhance and reinforce learning at home and at school?
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Parents can help children learn new vocabulary by testing them regularly at home, especially when they have a vocabulary test.
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We recommend either the Punjabi/English dictionary by Punjabi university Patiala or http://www.punjabonline.com/servlet/library.dictionary for use at home to support
homework tasks.
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Encourage students to practice speaking Panjabi at home with parents or grandparents and also support them to watch Panjabi channels.
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Pease check homework is being completed and handed in on time.
For further information contact Mr Santokh Singh. Email address – singhs15@leedslearning.net
URDU
KS4 Urdu
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
AQA GCSE Specification
Course content & assessments
There are four themes :
1.
Life style
11. Leisure
12. Home and Environment
13. Work and Education
www.aqa.org.uk
Students will do in-class assessments in the four language skills throughout the course in addition to more formal assessments in the summer
term of Year 10 and the Trial Examination in Year 11.
From February half-term until May in Year 11 students will follow a structured revision programme which will include past examination paper
practice and practice speaking tests. A minimum of 3 pieces of coursework will be written in class and will be supervised by the teacher.
For the Speaking Exam, students will have a Speaking Test booklet containing questions for which they will prepare answers. These will be
corrected by the teacher and practised in class. In addition to this they must prepare a short presentation which they will learn by heart.
Top 5 useful websites:
16. http://www.urdu word.com
17. http://www.ncdu.org.uk
18. http://www.schoolsnetwork.org.uk
19. http://www.pakmet.com.pk/
20. http://www.urdupoint.com/home/
Useful books:
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G.C.S.E Urdu Listen, Speak, Read by Sagheer A Kunwar
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G.C.S.E Urdu by Parveen Malik
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G.C.S.E Urdu Book 1 & 2 by Roohi Rizvi
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G.C.S.E Revision Guides by Anees Qari
What can pupils/parents do to enhance and reinforce learning at home and at school?
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Parents can help children learn new vocabulary by testing them regularly at home, especially when they have a vocabulary test.
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We recommend Oxford English Urdu Dictionary/Ferozsons English Urdu/Urdu-English dictionary or http://www.bing.com/search?q=urdu+english+dictionary&src=IE- for use
at home to support homework tasks.
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Encourage students to practice speaking Urdu at home with parents or grandparents and also support them to watch Urdu channels.
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Pease check homework is being completed and handed in on time.
For further information please contact Mr Mohammed Sapru. Email address - saprumf02@leedslearning.net
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
KS4 Health & Social Care
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
BTEC First Health & Social Care
www.edexcel.org.uk
Course content & assessments
Unit 1 Communication & Individual rights – effective communication skills, barriers to communication, diversity and equality in society, using the
principles of the care value base
Unit 2 Individual needs – the needs of individuals in society, factors that influence health and needs, hazards in health and social care
environments
Unit 5 Anatomy and physiology for health – the organisation of the human body, the structure, function and interrelationship of major body
systems, monitoring body systems, malfunctions in body systems
Unit 6 Human lifespan development – the developmental changes in different life stages, positive an negative influences on development, self
concept, changing care needs at different life stages
Unit 8 Health and Social Care services – the organisation of services, working in partnership, health and social care workers
Unit 9 The impact of diet on health –dietary needs at different life stages, effects of unbalanced diets,
specific diets for service users, principles of food safety and hygiene
This qualification is assessed through coursework only. Students will complete coursework for each unit. Each unit is awarded pass(2), merit(4) or
distinction(6). The overall qualification grade is based on the total marks for all units. The BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to 4 GCSEs at grades
A* - C.
Top 5 useful websites:
www.bbc.co.uk/health
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
www.eatwell.gov.uk
www.skillsforhealth.gov.uk
www.skillsforcare.gov.uk
Useful books:
BTEC First Health and Social Care - Val Michie, Nelson Thornes
BTEC First Health and Social Care – Asbridge, Lavers, Moonie and Scott, Heinemann
Health and Social Care will enable your child to become:
A good communicator
Socially aware
Sensitive to needs of others
A problem solver
Computer literate
A well rounded, flexible thinker
What can pupils/parents do to enhance and reinforce learning at home and at school?
Encourage them to watch and read about health and care related issues in society to broaden their understanding of the subject
Take an active interest in their progress and their targets for coursework grades
For further information contact Mr Mike Stirland. Email address – stirlam01@leedslearning.net
CLUB XL
KS4 Club XL
Specification Information
Exam Name & Board
Princes Trust xl club
ASDAN
Course content & assessments
Personal, interpersonal and team skills
Individual study project
Community awareness - My city project, Theatre project
Community based project
Organising and participating in residential activity
Entrepreneurship and enterprise project
Preparation for the world of work
And the wider key skills: working with others, improving own learning and problem solving
Assessment;
By completing the projects and writing these up in their xl portfolio, students will achieve a Bronze certificate in year 10 and a silver or gold
certificate in year 11
Students will also be expected to complete activities and provide evidence for a wider key skills qualification in year 11 (level 1 or level 2)
Visit name
Army personal development
Xl celebration day
Club xl will enable students to be:
Good communicators
Good team players
Socially aware
Problem solvers
Computer literate
Independent thinkers
Self motivated learners
Purpose
Take part in challenges
organised by army
Celebrate success
Visits
Year group
10
Date
March
Cost
free
11
April
free
Technology
KS4 Technology
Specification Information
Exam Name &
Board
Course content & assessments
GCSE Textile
Technology AQA
Coursework in yr10 is produced through 3 projects – Furnishings, Mass produced Accessories and Fashion product for a set film. These cover - Fibres, Fabrics,
Finishes, Components, Product Analysis, Evaluation Techniques, Sustainability, Social, Cultural, Moral and Environmental issues, Health and Safety issues,
Techniques and Processes, Systems and Procedures, ICT, Industrial practices.
Final folder and product – in yr 11 students choose to design and make a product of their choice based on exam board ideas . They spend 45hrs producing the
folder and product. The folder must include – Brief, Task Analysis, Research, Analysis of Research, Design specification, design ideas, development of ideas,
final idea, production plan, manufacturing specification, evaluation and final product.
Exam preparation is across yr 10 theory lessons, and in yr 11 revisions lessons, 1 per week. The final exam is to a set preparation sheet which is prepared for
from April to exam.
GCSE Food
Technology AQA
GCSE Product
Design - AQA
Coursework in yr10 is covered through a range of projects from school meal development, vegetarian dishes, diets for sports people, etc. Units are:
Composition, structure and properties of food, working characteristics of food, effect of temperature on processing and storage of food, effect of other
factors, acids, alkalis, micro-organisms, opportunity for food product development, stages of food product development, application of appropriate screening
and checking procedures AQ, labelling, information, legislation and codes of practice, awareness of social and economic implications of food production,
effect of combining different ingredients and the interaction of foods during preparation and cooking, importance of appropriate proportions on the
structure, shape and volume of mixtures, need and effect of additives on the appearance, flavour, consistency and storage of food, selection and use of
equipment for a particular task to produce a consistent result in both test kitchen and industrial production, beneficial and detrimental effect of micro
organisms and enzymes on food, preparation and preservation methods that affect quality and storage of food products.
Final design folder is completed over 45 hrs and the brief is selected to suit the students abilities.
Exam preparation is throughout yr10 in theory lessons. In Yr11 revision lessons are weekly. For the final exam students are given a preparation sheet by the
exam board to a set brief, which they research into from April to the exam.
Coursework in yr 10 is covered through projects in interactive display, investigate PIC programming, sensor project and line following robot car. Units are;
designing skills, Making skills, Classification and working properties of materials, paper, timber, ferrous and non ferrous metals, plastics, ceramics, control
components, manipulation and combining materials, evolution of product design, major developments in design and technology, study of natural forms, study
of manufactured products, use of mathematics, design in practice, communication and representation of ideas, design methodology, human needs and
wants, human factors, safety, quality, the environment, consumer protection, product manufacture, scales of production, manufacturing systems, equipment
and materials processing, systems and control.
Final design folder is completed over 45hrs and is selected to the abilities of the students.
Exam preparation is from the specification which is covered over yr10 and 11 and in depth from April to exam.
Assessment for GSCE Technology subjects
Course work folder – 20%
Final Product – 40%
Exam – 40%
GCSE Art
Graphics - AQA
GCSE Child
Development AQA
Course work – Over yr 10 and 11 students produce a range of projects which cover the following areas: computer aided design, illustration, advertising and/or
packaging, digital imaging, film, video and/or animation. All work will be assessed to Assessment Objective 1 – recording observations, Assessment Objective 2
– analysis and evaluation of artefacts, Assessment Objective 3 – Developing and Exploring ideas, Assessment Objective 4 – personal response.
Timed exam – is 10 hours over 2 days. The briefs are set by the board, and are prepared for over 4 weeks.
Assessment
Course work folder and final pieces – 60%
Timed exam – 40%
Course work - Over yr10 and yr11 students cover units on: the family, the Newborn Baby, Nature and Nurture, Physical Development, intellectual
Development, Social Development, Pre-school Groups, Play and Toys, Emotional Development, Bonding and Behaviour, Feeding and Nutrition, Breast and
Bottle Feeding, Weaning, teeth, Hygiene, Safety, Accident Prevention, First Aid, Environment, Medical needs and childhood illnesses, Planning and Family,
Anatomy and Physiology of Reproduction, Pre-conceptual Care, Pregnancy, Preparations for birth, Post natal care of the mother and baby, Health Services and
Personnel, Adoption and Fostering, Special Children. Revision sessions are held through the two years.
Child Study – Students visit their chosen child (0 to 5 yrs old) over 7 visits. They write up each visit to the set brief, PLAY, and cover PIES, Physical, Intellectual,
Emotional and Social development. They also research into their chosen focused area of study.
Assessment
Child Study – 50%
Exam – 50%
ART
KS4 Art
Specific Information - GCSE
Exam Name and Board
AQA
Top 6 websites
Course content and assessments
All coursework assessments made half-termly from progress in workbook and portfolio of work. Total coursework amounts to 60% of marks towards final grade.
Year 10 term one and two constitutes Foundation Course - 5 half term projects focussing on drawing skills, media, printmaking, painting. Work from objects,
environment and human figure is developed in order to meet the four assessment objectives of the course which are:
Visual Research – drawing, taking and collecting photographic material to be used to develop
work from.
Artists Links:
research material (images and text) of relevant artists work to that which
the student is explaining
Development:
of ideas and images through a range of media and processes
Realisation:
Final outcomes in student’s chosen media.
Final half term and first term in Year 11 – personal project by student addressing the four AO’s prepared in consultation with staff.
Second term in Year 11 – completion of personal project and preparation period for Terminal Exam – work made in response to a theme set by the exam board - 4
weeks preparation/development period and 10 hour timed piece.
www.tate.org, www.artcyclopedia.com, www.artmovements.co.uk, www.artlex.com, www.artistportfolio.net, www.artchive.com
KS4 ART
Exam Name and Board
Specific Information _ BTEC Art and Design
Course content and assessments
BTEC Level 2
Students begin by working towards B.T.E.C. ‘Certificate’ and dependent on progress may continue to complete the ‘Diploma’.
Edexcel
‘Certificate = 2 GCSEs, ‘Diploma = 4 GCSEs
Projects set half termly have a vocational focus – ‘briefs’ are set to meet the needs of a ‘client’ and students develop an individual and creative response to the
project brief.
BTEC Certificate Units
1. Visual Language – Line, tone, colour, form, pattern, texture, explained through drawing and painting, print, 3D
ICT and Graphics
2. Critical and Contextual Studies – Research and study of artists.
Specialist Unit – Graphics – working with visual arts or crafts briefs.
BTEC Diploma Units
3. Exploring and developing Art & Design Ideas – experimental and development work.
4. Developing a personal response – creating outcomes which meet the needs of the brief.
Specialist Unit – as in certificate
Assessment of all projects/units on completion in relation to project brief tasks
Useful websites
As for the GCSE course